South Florida researchers trying to prevent predatory fish from devouring laboratory-grown coral are grasping at biodegradable straws in an effort to restore what some call the rainforest of the sea.

Chili is a vital cash crop in many countries, and Sri Lanka is no exception. As one of the pillar industries of the country’s ...

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In this article, we define biodegradability and its significance, its benefits and disadvantages, standards, challenges, and outlook on biodegradable nanomaterials ...

In agricultural production, microplastics have become environmental pollutants that cannot be ignored. They may not only ...

Laura DiMugno is a journalist who writes about energy, the environment, travel, and technology. She is the founder of Keep It Green, a blog devoted to conservation, sustainability, and culture.

What are Biodegradable Metallic Materials? Biodegradable materials (BMs) have been a priority for temporary biomedical implants over the past twenty years. These materials, including magnesium, zinc, ...

The business world rarely yields good news, at least when it comes to environmental issues, so this recent story from PR Newswire was quite welcome. It says that the market for biodegradable plastic ...

Biodegradable polymers are a type of polymer that exists both naturally and can be synthesized in laboratories. This special class of polymer is broken down naturally by microbial processes to produce ...